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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 14, 1929
Page
1
Mr Herbert Home Gr. DT. Herbert of Caresbob in Station returns to Forbes after a Friday morning journey. A monthly Jemalong Snire Souneit meeting noted with scattered details about trials and farming talk.
At Jemalong Council meeting Cr Kiln discusses hundreds of roaming horses on roads near Yurrabandat and Mallee Creek. Council weighs fences, property damage, and road safety while inspectors consider penalties and impounding.
A letter read at the Thursday council meeting by Mew M. Kelly of Malm Hall touched on deprivation and adequacy of the Calne Road area. Attendees noted offbeat humor amid concerns about organization, with references to local residents, a dramatic electric use scene, and unclear plans for future improvements.
Forbes Council receives notice from the Public Works Department that tenders for sewers and a pumping station will close on January 28 as part of the local sewerage scheme nearing full operation.
The swimming team proves a money making proposition for Forbes and attracts visitors to surrounding centres. During the past six weeks receipts total £1011 with an average of about £27 per week. Expenditure in waiting charges is £7 per week.
The town endures a severe heat wave with Friday at 110 degrees and Saturday at 106, slight rainfall and thunderstorms the following days. River crowds flock for cricket, Kelly Cup and People’s Shield results show Forbes winning the Cup. Evading the heat, many drive away and water remains plentiful while road work is held up by dry weather. Heavy stock losses noted and builders cite dry conditions delaying Cobbit's Crossing works.
Fires swept through the hills near Goolagong with fences burned and outbuildings damaged. Volunteers joined local residents on Friday to protect William's property as flames spread, aided by damp conditions and water-supply efforts. No injuries were reported and firefighters continued containment as winds eased.
An advertisement invites readers to cross the Tanmas Sea for a pleasant holiday. It is printed and published by Archibald Austin Mays for Wantern Newapapere Limited at Lachian Street Forbes, urging travelers to consult the company office for arrangements.
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